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Anthony Mundine must never fight again. The 43-year-old, who has been a wonderful campaigner, looked tentative - timid even - from the moment he stepped in the ring against Jeff Horn on Friday night.

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And after such a long wait for the fight to begin, it was over before it really started. Horn, the far younger, stronger man, pounced on Mundine from the outset. 'The Man' looked slow, his jab pedestrian, and Horn was in no mood to hang around.

A body shot hurt Mundine very early, then at the 1 minute 36 second mark of the first round he was on the canvas after Horn clocked him with a left hook. Mundine tumbled and referee Phil Austin had no choice but to wave it off.

Perhaps it was the draining weight cut but it was more likely the quality and vigour of his opponent, who had just been in with perhaps the best fighter in the world, Terence Crawford.

11.54pm on Nov 30, 2018

Thanks for the memories, Man

"I just want to be remembered for somebody that's real, somebody that speaks the truth."

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Mundine confirms retirement

"I've had a great career," Mundine said after the fight. "Jeff proved tonight he is the better man and he got me with a good shot.

"That's the next generation, I'll pass it on to them.

All over: Anthony Mundine is knocked down by Jeff Horn.Credit:Dave Hunt

Mundine refutes any suggestion he wasn't fit to face a much younger fighter at 43, before thanking the fans whether they are behind him or not.

"I was ready, I prepared well - it's just boxing, man. You just get caught sometimes.